Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

The overlooked history of Asian Americans and the struggle for belonging

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing demographic group in the U.S., but across American history, their stories and the ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The National Museum of American History Is Displaying 250 Objects to Commemorate the Country’s Big Birthday. Here’s the Story Behind Ten of the Artifa…

Featuring iconic and everyday items, including a Revolutionary War gunboat and a first-generation iPod, “In Pursuit of Life, ...
Smithsonian Magazine

It’s Time To Celebrate America’s 250th at the National Museum of American History

OPENING “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness” May 14 Location: Throughou The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American ...
NPR

10 books to help you understand America as its 250th birthday approaches

With the nation's big 2-5-0 coming up next year, NPR staff and critics recommended a lot of U.S.-focused titles for Books We Love, our annual year-end reading guide. Below you'll find 10 favorites — ...
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The hidden history of US farming

American farming has a dark and often forgotten history, one shaped by slavery, land theft, and systemic racism. Black farmers, once more than 14% of all U.S. farmers, were pushed off their land ...